Our Stantec HR UK team is a passionate group of HR professionals supporting almost 4,000 engineers, scientists and functional specialists across the region. We are now offering an excellent 12‑month fixed‑term opportunity for a experienced HR Advisor to join us, based in Warrington, Reading or Bristol, providing maternity cover. You’ll be part of a wider HR function located across multiple UK offices, working within an established and collaborative team in a global, publicly listed professional services organisation with strong growth ambitions across UKI. About the Role In this role, you will support designated business lines by delivering comprehensive generalist HR support to managers and employees. You will be the first point of contact for employee relations queries, offering timely and accurate advice across a range of HR matters including recruitment, onboarding, induction, performance management and learning initiatives. You will lead on employee relations cases—such as performance management, disciplinaries and grievances—working closely with and under the guidance of the Head of HR Client Services. Collaboration will be central to your work, as you liaise with HR colleagues and other departments both in the UK and globally on HR data, approvals, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Your insight and feedback will help shape more efficient ways of working across the team. Your Impact Your contribution will directly support the success of our business lines by: Ensuring managers and employees receive high‑quality, consistent HR guidance Managing employee relations cases effectively and professionally Supporting the delivery of people processes that enhance employee experience Providing data‑driven insights to identify trends and potential issues Strengthening collaboration across HR and wider business functions Helping maintain compliance and operational excellence across HR activities Your work will influence decision‑making, support organisational growth and contribute to a positive, high‑performing culture across the UK&I region. About You You will ideally hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources Management, Business, Social Sciences or a related field. You will bring previous HR Advisory experience gained in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, with a results‑focused approach. A CIPD Level 5 qualification is preferred, although Level 3 may be considered with strong demonstrable experience. You will have experience partnering with managers and employees, with the confidence to influence and challenge appropriately. Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities and a proactive approach to problem‑solving are essential. You will be comfortable interpreting HR data and metrics to identify trends and communicate insights clearly. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a good command of English and proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint and intermediate Excel). Experience with Oracle or iTrent is advantageous. Attention to detail, analytical capability, autonomy and professional credibility will all support your success in this role. Above all, you will bring enthusiasm for working in a busy HR Advisory environment and a collaborative mindset that aligns with our UK‑wide HR team. Why Join Us We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed. We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network Growth : We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it! Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more. Hybrid / Flexible working : Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working. Note: We offer hybrid working options with the expectation of attending the office 3 days per week. For our Warrington office, its likely the successful candidate will need to be able to drive to the office due to the location. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.